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RN ATI Maternal Newborn 2023 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has pregestational type 1 diabetes mellitus about management during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: The correct answer is C because continuing to take insulin even when experiencing nausea and vomiting is crucial for managing blood glucose levels in pregestational type 1 diabetes during pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting can lead to decreased food intake, which may result in hypoglycemia if insulin doses are not adjusted accordingly. It is important for the client to maintain stable blood glucose levels for optimal fetal health.
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A: Increasing insulin doses during the first trimester may not be necessary and should be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
B: Exercising with blood glucose levels of 250 or greater is not safe and can lead to further hyperglycemia.
D: Consuming a bedtime snack high in refined sugar can cause blood glucose spikes and should be avoided in diabetes management.
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